By Pamela Barbaglia and Ilona Wissenbach LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors has played down the possibility of large-scale factory closures in Germany and Britain following any deal to sell its European brands to Peugeot maker PSA Group , according to officials in both countries. News of the talks between the two automakers earlier this week sparked particular concern in Germany and Britain, where Opel and Vauxhall employ thousands of workers. read more